Tip 1: 0:20 Keep your head still Tip 2: 1:56 Don't overtighten the grip Tip 3: 3:05 Use a longer backswing Tip 4: 4:31 Gradually build up the cue speed Tip 5: 5:43 Don't steer the cue/shot Tip 6: 7:03 Look at the object ball when you strike Thank you so much for your help Steve! :)
@@alphacool7967 why should he? He has provided you with free content and coaching tips, why not be grateful and stop demanding what he should or should not do with his video?
Funny thing is that whenever you think that the angle you've picked is too thick/thin, the adjustment you make (intentionally or sometimes unintentionally) will make the miss even worse. That's why it's so important to learn to line up shots correctly and fully commit to the angle you've chosen. If it doesn't feel right when you're down on the shot, just get up and line up the shot again.
@@fradaja yes but sometimes when you're down on the shot the angle may seem wrong and trying to adjust it without getting back up is not the way to go, that was my point
@@ernoeskeli1139 I never do that it can knock your arm off the potting line, I get back up , re- address put the cue back on the line and settle my Body on the cue , that should put my cue arm on the line , pull back as straight as I can , and push through , same tempo every shot .
@@DANTHETUBEMAN Knowing how to line up straight pots and cue perfectly straight through the cue ball is the true essence of this game. Remember, every shot is a straight shot.
I’ve started emailing you videos to myself, then when I’m off to the club I can watch them just before I leave, or play the audio in the car when I’m on route, I’m going to start doing that next time I’m off to play. Thanks for the great vids Steve. 👍
Had to smile about number 6 - Stephen Hendry just admitted to Steve Davis that he looks at the cue ball during delivery. I really liked to see that your grip on the cue on the backswing isn't as "open" as you see a lot of the pros - I just can't manage that full finger "unfurl". Also, on Tip 4, I picked that up from Kyren Wilson a few years ago. It was really noticeable on power shots that he started his delivery slowly and then drove through the ball. I feel that trying to power through from the beginning uses big muscles in your arm which don't have the fine control. If you start slowly, it gives the big muscles time to get up to speed (so to speak) in a straight line.
Most average players practice potting balls as a way to improve their game, when the real problem is grip, stance and stroke technique ! Fundamentals is the key. Great video sir !
I always apply these leanings while playing a match keeping in mind and it really works out for me. Thanks Steve for picking up these minor aspects for people like us.
Thanks for great video. You have just taught me why I make great shots and miss some easy shots. I've looked around for a video to find out which ball to focus on ,cue ball or object ball, and thanks to you now I know. I'm sure that was one big reason for my inconsistency as well as my cue stick speed . Thanks so much
Great tips as usual Steve, you have helped me from being a player who was happy with a red and a colour to having breaks of high twenties to low thirties. Thank you.
This is good stuff for American players who generally don`t play snooker. Same fundamentals apply. I enjoy snooker myself. It's a great game to improve your cueing skills because of the distances and tight pockets. In pool, snooker or 9-ball or whatever, stroke is king.
I play mostly 8 ball pool, but I keep watching your videos Coach Barton for the plan and easy way you explain thing, verbally and visually. So, thank you very much!
Not a Snooker player, but I do love using my Snooker cue playing 10-ball. I just had the largest breakthrough about a week ago related to visual alignment (not dominant eye...vision center) and my game has improved so much...can't believe I didn't think about this years ago. Great video!
Steve, your tips are fantastic, I have greatly improved from watching your videos, I am starting to make some consistent breaks I had two 60s b2b today and one was a clearance. I have been searching for more tips on improving my safety game as I have lost more frames than I should of in my local league this season due to coming to the table and not having a clue what to play in different scenarios, I'm pretty good a basic safety but when your down to the colours anyone can win and I've noticed on recent tournaments on t.v there's a lot of similar battles to pinch frames. Long pots to nothing worth going for if confident but if you miss its frame over?
The best tip I’ve found out for myself only last week was that I wasn’t aiming at the white where I think I was hitting. That’s came down to when I used my white cueball that’s got lines and a dot to use as a coaching ball , I’m sure you know what I mean. But the best procedure is to get one of them and when you’re on the shot , make sure you’re wrist and grip is in a relaxed position when the tip of your cue is covering the mark on the special cueball. That’s will change you as a player. 76 is my highest break without trying to coach myself and I’ve made every other break up to 76 except 72,73 . But if you’re looking to improve you do need to study why you’re potting or what makes you pot that ball and try learn what you’re doing right. Snooker is a very tough game to master. Good luck all .
Extremely important topic! Really Great help. Good points described in the video. @ BartonSnooker one request: if you can make a video on explaining “how to measure a power in terms of backswing” that would be really beneficial. In other words how much should I bring the cue back when trying to hit 3 or 4 power and so on. Thank you.!
Hi Steve - watching your videos down here in Australia - a player since I was a young lad but now I’m in my 50’s and struggling. Just seeing if you could address wrist alignment (that is straight versus cocked) in a video regarding cue action. Thanks for all your efforts with your lessons
Thank you for these set of very useful tips! You Snooker players have this down to a science!!! Love the way you time yourself by tapping your middle finger twice on the table @ 5:30 min what is a great method! Thank you!
Hi Steve. All your instructional videos are excellent. I have one question. When you look at the cue ball for the last time, just before you strike the cueball, where should you be looking at that ball?
Very nice video. I also look at the object ball while I strike the cue ball and I find it a lot more natural. However, some professional players (Hendry, Williams, etc.) stated that they look at the cue ball last, which I find quite peculiar, especially on long distance shots.... What do you think about that?
Hiya Steve, just been try to employ some of your tips . I must say that my cueing is a bit smoother but still missing easy shots. I’ve tried to aim the way you demonstrate in your videos but still off bay half an inch or they rattle in the jaws. Managed a 19 break but panicked. Will keep watching but I need more practice. Keep up the good work 👍👍
Awesome video!! Thank you. The challenge for me is I've already created some bad habits and it's very difficult getting out of those. 😕😞 I'd appreciate any advice concerning bad habits thx
Thank you for the video mate @BartonSnooker. I'm Glad that you can explain all the problem that i really have. Even with easy ball i can't strike it straight. Point number 5 & 6 really happen to me. But after you upload this video, i know exactly what is the problem that i need to fix. Thank You once again.
Muy buen video, excellente, esos consejos son muy uitiles cuando se va a hacer un tiro de larga distancia y donde se requiera mucha concentracion, presicion y exactitud.
Hello Steve, It is another amazing video from you. Can you please explain in one of your future videos, on how to get down to the shot with head in appropriate position for that shot? I end up going to my left and then right, before reaching to the final position. This does not seem correct. Thank you!
Hi Steve. Definitely looking to book some lessons in when I return to the UK. Just out of curiosity, have you ever looked to compete in competitions? If not, why!?
Tip 5 is a brilliant tip as this is what I've found myself doing, however never realised the importance of avoiding it. I'm down my local Snooker club tomorrow so I'll practise these useful points then. Thanks
Good video. But not always necessary to look at red ball when striking. I’m a snooker coach too. Let players naturally have an eye/cue rhythm/routine. Mark Williams looks at the cue ball, Ronnie O’Sullivan sometimes looks at the cue ball. I believe it’s a mistake to force players into object ball focus. Many pros do look at object ball, but I believe in a front pause,(tip to white), then watch the cue come back straight. Then start slow/finish fast to deliver the cue. The eyes will naturally do certain things. Just make sure player is not focusing in between the 2 balls.... cue ball,or object ball is fine. Another great video, your ability to talk to camera is really good. Keep up the great work. Terry Griffiths told me once that a large percentage of the cueing problems he fixed were around the grip coming onto the cue too early. This is the most common fault I see too!
Can you please explain what Terry Griffith’s said about the grip more thorough… as I said here you need to aim the cue in the spot you’re looking at . That’s why you need the grip to be perfect when the cue is close to the cueball.👍
Can you please explain what Terry Griffith’s said about the grip more thorough… as I said here you need to aim the cue in the spot you’re looking at . That’s why you need the grip to be perfect when the cue is close to the cueball.👍
I play pool, not snooker, but I will definitely try to incorporate these tips. I think the cue acceleration might be the one that might do me the most good...that and staying down and still, which I still struggle with, at times. Already knew all this, but hearing it again every once in a while is good, and I definitely need to drill some of it. Thx.
I glued a small ball bearing about 2 inches from the end of my cue, into a little indent I made with a drill. When moving the cue back and forth I see that I was rotating the cue, the ball bearing gives me feedback so that I can correct my grip and arm to cue straighter. It also is good on shots with the rest, you can draw a bead on the object ball easier.
Steve, a further reason players don't cue straight is the bridge arm is not fully extended. It may feel very comfortable and players think it is fully extended but if it is not then you have trouble, you will stroke slightly across the line. That last little extension as you go down to have the bridge arm fully straight makes a big difference. Apart from that, spot on.
I think the best example for 'shaking head' while making shot is Mark Selby..can you tell us.why mark still consistent and currently won the Wsc2021 today.sorry that's not my point..he's not only shaking his head but his shoulder shaking a bit as well..still sharp!
Great video mate hope you and family are well 😁, I definitely grip my cue to tight at times so that's something that I really have to try change to deliver the cue in a straight line more thanks 😁
Hi sir.. i love your videos. i learn alot from you, really improved me. i have a question, i feel my cue struck skin obstacle on my hand bridge its totally made 80% of my shots not straight. literally i use powder to solve but it not much help, is there any other product i can use to make my cue comfortly slight to my hand bridge. Thank you sir
@@BartonSnooker Sir.. 999x apreciate. Absolutely snooker glove will solve my oily skin, You are 5star snooker coach. Wish you success. Thank you so much
Tip 1: 0:20 Keep your head still
Tip 2: 1:56 Don't overtighten the grip
Tip 3: 3:05 Use a longer backswing
Tip 4: 4:31 Gradually build up the cue speed
Tip 5: 5:43 Don't steer the cue/shot
Tip 6: 7:03 Look at the object ball when you strike
Thank you so much for your help Steve! :)
Does everyone look at the object ball after the back swing?
@@postyboy007 i don't, this one can really mess me about so I try not to think about it. I look at the white then red very quickly.
@@alphacool7967 why should he? He has provided you with free content and coaching tips, why not be grateful and stop demanding what he should or should not do with his video?
@@alphacool7967 maybe he can come round and play your shots for you too?
@@postyboy007Idk but Stephen Hendry amd Ronnie O’Sullivan look at the Cue ball
Funny thing is that whenever you think that the angle you've picked is too thick/thin, the adjustment you make (intentionally or sometimes unintentionally) will make the miss even worse. That's why it's so important to learn to line up shots correctly and fully commit to the angle you've chosen. If it doesn't feel right when you're down on the shot, just get up and line up the shot again.
You see the potting angle before you address
@@fradaja yes but sometimes when you're down on the shot the angle may seem wrong and trying to adjust it without getting back up is not the way to go, that was my point
@@ernoeskeli1139 I never do that it can knock your arm off the potting line, I get back up , re- address put the cue back on the line and settle my Body on the cue , that should put my cue arm on the line , pull back as straight as I can , and push through , same tempo every shot .
Great advice, I'm going to start useing that. I'm working on strat in shots and cue ball strait fallow. And it is tough.
@@DANTHETUBEMAN Knowing how to line up straight pots and cue perfectly straight through the cue ball is the true essence of this game. Remember, every shot is a straight shot.
Easily the best coach online. Every video is packed with useful tips.
100% he is the best coach online! And comes across as a real gentleman.
Not an iota of doubt. I fully agree with you.
Larsson786 what about Barry stark
Coaching also needs to be interactive at a certain point
Only teacher to teach rule number 6. Thank you sir for the video.
I’ve started emailing you videos to myself, then when I’m off to the club I can watch them just before I leave, or play the audio in the car when I’m on route, I’m going to start doing that next time I’m off to play. Thanks for the great vids Steve. 👍
Had to smile about number 6 - Stephen Hendry just admitted to Steve Davis that he looks at the cue ball during delivery. I really liked to see that your grip on the cue on the backswing isn't as "open" as you see a lot of the pros - I just can't manage that full finger "unfurl". Also, on Tip 4, I picked that up from Kyren Wilson a few years ago. It was really noticeable on power shots that he started his delivery slowly and then drove through the ball. I feel that trying to power through from the beginning uses big muscles in your arm which don't have the fine control. If you start slowly, it gives the big muscles time to get up to speed (so to speak) in a straight line.
You've simply & brilliantly answered the very question I've been asking myself this entire morning- God sent. Thanks 👌 😊
Most average players practice potting balls as a way to improve their game, when the real problem is grip, stance and stroke technique ! Fundamentals is the key. Great video sir !
Yes always important to isolate the root problem. Something most coaching programs dont ever find
FANTASTIC ADVICE!!! Needed this after the lockdown.....
I always apply these leanings while playing a match keeping in mind and it really works out for me. Thanks Steve for picking up these minor aspects for people like us.
This is the best online snooker coach channel. Thx for ur good video and information.
Snooker lover from Hong Kong 👍🏻
Thank you for making snooker a more enjoyable game , wonderful tutorage
Thanks for great video. You have just taught me why I make great shots and miss some easy shots. I've looked around for a video to find out which ball to focus on ,cue ball or object ball, and thanks to you now I know. I'm sure that was one big reason for my inconsistency as well as my cue stick speed . Thanks so much
Thanks mate, great tip about looking at the red last when playing the shot, I was looking at the cue ball when playing the shot..thanks
brilliant watching your vids has greatly improved my game ,and my confidence,can comfortably knock 20+ and up to 40ish breaks now
great coaching tips especially for beginners.
Fantastic video! Learnt more in your 10 minute video than in 20 years of playing the game. Thank you. Another subscriber 👍🏼
Great tips as usual Steve, you have helped me from being a player who was happy with a red and a colour to having breaks of high twenties to low thirties. Thank you.
Awesome Tony! 🙂
What an amazing public service! Great explanation of concepts I have been working on all my life. Easy like and sub.
thanks Again Steve for your well put tips and the quality of the whole video.
Going back to the Snooker Academy in Sheffield after 2 years.... Needless to say, need as much heads up as possible. Thanks for these videos
This is the things you have to work out to get better. Great set of lessons in this video.
This is good stuff for American players who generally don`t play snooker. Same fundamentals apply. I enjoy snooker myself. It's a great game to improve your cueing skills because of the distances and tight pockets. In pool, snooker or 9-ball or whatever, stroke is king.
VERY good video! I feel like I've learned more in the last 8 minutes of your video than in the last 8 years. THANKS!
I play mostly 8 ball pool, but I keep watching your videos Coach Barton for the plan and easy way you explain thing, verbally and visually. So, thank you very much!
Not a Snooker player, but I do love using my Snooker cue playing 10-ball. I just had the largest breakthrough about a week ago related to visual alignment (not dominant eye...vision center) and my game has improved so much...can't believe I didn't think about this years ago. Great video!
Steve, your tips are fantastic, I have greatly improved from watching your videos, I am starting to make some consistent breaks I had two 60s b2b today and one was a clearance. I have been searching for more tips on improving my safety game as I have lost more frames than I should of in my local league this season due to coming to the table and not having a clue what to play in different scenarios, I'm pretty good a basic safety but when your down to the colours anyone can win and I've noticed on recent tournaments on t.v there's a lot of similar battles to pinch frames. Long pots to nothing worth going for if confident but if you miss its frame over?
Excellent video Steve. Every day's a school day.. Many thanks...
The best tip I’ve found out for myself only last week was that I wasn’t aiming at the white where I think I was hitting. That’s came down to when I used my white cueball that’s got lines and a dot to use as a coaching ball , I’m sure you know what I mean. But the best procedure is to get one of them and when you’re on the shot , make sure you’re wrist and grip is in a relaxed position when the tip of your cue is covering the mark on the special cueball.
That’s will change you as a player.
76 is my highest break without trying to coach myself and I’ve made every other break up to 76 except 72,73 . But if you’re looking to improve you do need to study why you’re potting or what makes you pot that ball and try learn what you’re doing right.
Snooker is a very tough game to master.
Good luck all .
Extremely important topic! Really Great help. Good points described in the video. @ BartonSnooker one request: if you can make a video on explaining “how to measure a power in terms of backswing” that would be really beneficial. In other words how much should I bring the cue back when trying to hit 3 or 4 power and so on. Thank you.!
Fantastic coaching with clarity and focus. Thanks so much
Amazing coach and wonderful explanation
Thanks Steve. Your guidance has helped me improve my game . I am a big fan of yours. Love from pakistan . Stay blessed
Backswing and longer bridge was huge for me. Also looking at the object ball when I strike instead of the white was a big one.
Hi Steve - watching your videos down here in Australia - a player since I was a young lad but now I’m in my 50’s and struggling. Just seeing if you could address wrist alignment (that is straight versus cocked) in a video regarding cue action. Thanks for all your efforts with your lessons
Excellent-again! All your vids are well presented and so interesting. Keep up the good work.
Can you share something about cue selection and correct weight
Excellent tips Steve. Very helpful
Thank you for these set of very useful tips! You Snooker players have this down to a science!!! Love the way you time yourself by tapping your middle finger twice on the table @ 5:30 min what is a great method!
Thank you!
Thank you! It's definitely much more involved in terms of consistent smooth execution. Thanks a lot for watching 🙂
Nice and clear explanation. Beneficial for all level players especially beginner and intermediate players.
Very effective coaching thank you. To move forward move back to excellent execution of the basics
It doesn't get any better then these great videos, thanks for the advice Steve, i am guilty on most of these i'm afraid, lots to work on.
The most basic fundamental points a player must get accustomed to, very good coaching lesson, thank you so much!
Invaluable thankyou.
Hi Steve. All your instructional videos are excellent. I have one question. When you look at the cue ball for the last time, just before you strike the cueball, where should you be looking at that ball?
Very nice video. I also look at the object ball while I strike the cue ball and I find it a lot more natural. However, some professional players (Hendry, Williams, etc.) stated that they look at the cue ball last, which I find quite peculiar, especially on long distance shots.... What do you think about that?
Do whatever feel comfortable for you!
Hiya Steve, just been try to employ some of your tips . I must say that my cueing is a bit smoother but still missing easy shots. I’ve tried to aim the way you demonstrate in your videos but still off bay half an inch or they rattle in the jaws. Managed a 19 break but panicked. Will keep watching but I need more practice. Keep up the good work 👍👍
Steve must b the best coach n the world. I can't believe there would be anyone better
I really appreciate the support Phil 👍😀
Very informative video with lots of instructions thank you
Hands down the best online coach ever! Straight to the point and excellent demonstration. Does he have an instagram account though?
Awesome video!! Thank you.
The challenge for me is I've already created some bad habits and it's very difficult getting out of those. 😕😞
I'd appreciate any advice concerning bad habits thx
Thank you for the video mate @BartonSnooker. I'm Glad that you can explain all the problem that i really have. Even with easy ball i can't strike it straight. Point number 5 & 6 really happen to me. But after you upload this video, i know exactly what is the problem that i need to fix. Thank You once again.
nowadays nobody can make me sit and watch an 8:47 video of any kind but Steve brilliant.
Muy buen video, excellente, esos consejos son muy uitiles cuando se va a hacer un tiro de larga distancia y donde se requiera mucha concentracion, presicion y exactitud.
Easy to understand and Brilliant advice
Hello Steve, It is another amazing video from you. Can you please explain in one of your future videos, on how to get down to the shot with head in appropriate position for that shot? I end up going to my left and then right, before reaching to the final position. This does not seem correct. Thank you!
Hi Steve. Definitely looking to book some lessons in when I return to the UK. Just out of curiosity, have you ever looked to compete in competitions? If not, why!?
Another useful video as always... Thanks Barton :)
Another fabulous video! First class! Best wishes to you 😊 Ian
Love ur way of teaching. Stay blessed
I'm a pool player but the last 3 are very handy - and mistakes that do creep in from time to time. Thanks!
Cheers Karl. Great to help!
Tip 5 is a brilliant tip as this is what I've found myself doing, however never realised the importance of avoiding it. I'm down my local Snooker club tomorrow so I'll practise these useful points then. Thanks
One sentence, ‘I’ve committed to the angle I’ve chosen’ the confidence u gain when u follow this is cool
Number 4 was an interesting one, building up the cue speed.
Thanks for the advice.
Hi I am from India.
Love your videos.
Really get help watching it.
Help me about how to handle pressure situation, and generate good safety shots
Probably the best video on mistakes. Thank you sensei
Thank you!
Excellent !! Very clear explanations and useful !!! Thanks!!!!!
great videos. Following these i improved my game. Thank you for making stuff. Keep making.
Best coach. Your vids helped me alot
Good video. But not always necessary to look at red ball when striking. I’m a snooker coach too. Let players naturally have an eye/cue rhythm/routine. Mark Williams looks at the cue ball, Ronnie O’Sullivan sometimes looks at the cue ball. I believe it’s a mistake to force players into object ball focus.
Many pros do look at object ball, but I believe in a front pause,(tip to white), then watch the cue come back straight.
Then start slow/finish fast to deliver the cue. The eyes will naturally do certain things. Just make sure player is not focusing in between the 2 balls.... cue ball,or object ball is fine.
Another great video, your ability to talk to camera is really good. Keep up the great work.
Terry Griffiths told me once that a large percentage of the cueing problems he fixed were around the grip coming onto the cue too early. This is the most common fault I see too!
Spot on Mike. Exactly what I teach when I'm working with players 1-2-1 on the table 👍
Can you please explain what Terry Griffith’s said about the grip more thorough… as I said here you need to aim the cue in the spot you’re looking at . That’s why you need the grip to be perfect when the cue is close to the cueball.👍
Can you please explain what Terry Griffith’s said about the grip more thorough… as I said here you need to aim the cue in the spot you’re looking at . That’s why you need the grip to be perfect when the cue is close to the cueball.👍
Tremendous help
Great clarity and sense without overcomplication
Definitely improved my extremely low level game!
Cheers
MD
Very useful and well explained as always. Thanks.
Sir keep it going. It's a lot helping
I play pool, not snooker, but I will definitely try to incorporate these tips. I think the cue acceleration might be the one that might do me the most good...that and staying down and still, which I still struggle with, at times. Already knew all this, but hearing it again every once in a while is good, and I definitely need to drill some of it. Thx.
Some really great tips, thanks Steve.
Do you find you might tighten your grip hand a little more on delivery for high power shots? Or just as loose regardless of power?
Cheers
Hi! Yes a bit more on high power shots.
I glued a small ball bearing about 2 inches from the end of my cue, into a little indent I made with a drill. When moving the cue back and forth I see that I was rotating the cue, the ball bearing gives me feedback so that I can correct my grip and arm to cue straighter. It also is good on shots with the rest, you can draw a bead on the object ball easier.
How about attach a laser pointer to the cue?
That needs a picture, sounds incredible !
Thanks for the tips coach 👍
Steve, a further reason players don't cue straight is the bridge arm is not fully extended. It may feel very comfortable and players think it is fully extended but if it is not then you have trouble, you will stroke slightly across the line. That last little extension as you go down to have the bridge arm fully straight makes a big difference. Apart from that, spot on.
This is really helpful, thanks a lot
Very Helpful..Thank You !!
Excellent! Really good content!
I think the best example for 'shaking head' while making shot is Mark Selby..can you tell us.why mark still consistent and currently won the Wsc2021 today.sorry that's not my point..he's not only shaking his head but his shoulder shaking a bit as well..still sharp!
Great lesson
Awesome instructor….good👏
Thanks coach !! I’m improving.... every time I’m watching your video’s. the eye pattern...... at last ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
Great advice Steve thankyou very much just can't wait to get on the table again take care be safe 😀👍👍
Always good to watch, thank you
Many thx. This video helps me a lot 👍👍
Thank you for the guidance.
Tip 5 and 6 are really beneficial for club players.
This was great! I've been looking for a video like this! Thank you so much
Hi sir i am from pakistan, and i want to thank you,,,
Sir you improv my game thnks sir and keep doing like this good bless u
Thanks to tip 5, my timing on the shot is much better, thanks.
Great Lesson!
Very helpful. Thankyou.
Muy bueno...Steve... De Chicho Ayala ..de Argentina
Great video mate hope you and family are well 😁, I definitely grip my cue to tight at times so that's something that I really have to try change to deliver the cue in a straight line more thanks 😁
Hi sir.. i love your videos. i learn alot from you, really improved me. i have a question, i feel my cue struck skin obstacle on my hand bridge its totally made 80% of my shots not straight. literally i use powder to solve but it not much help, is there any other product i can use to make my cue comfortly slight to my hand bridge. Thank you sir
Hello! The powder works well. You can also get a snooker glove if you are in a hot climate so that you don't get the cue sticking on the bridge hand.
@@BartonSnooker
Sir.. 999x apreciate. Absolutely snooker glove will solve my oily skin,
You are 5star snooker coach.
Wish you success.
Thank you so much
Great video as always Steve ! I cant wait to get back onto the table to practice these great tips!